Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Assam Tea Growers Protest Fair Pricing, Demand Government Action
Tea farmers in Assam are very upset because they are not getting paid enough money for their tea leaves.
They went to the streets to protest.
They say they are losing money because the price they get doesn't cover their costs.
They are blaming the government and tea companies for not helping them.
They want the government to make sure they get a fair price for their hard work.
If things don't improve, they are threatening to take further action.
Small tea growers protested in Dibrugarh, Assam, demanding fair prices for green tea leaves.
Protesters accused the government and Tea Board of India of ignoring their plight.
Growers claim they are being paid far less than the recommended price for their tea leaves.
They are selling at a loss, unable to cover production costs and worker wages.
The protesters submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister demanding action.
- Who
- Small tea growers from Assam
- What
- Protested for fair pricing of green tea leaves.
- When
- September 16th (Monday)
- Where
- Dibrugarh, Assam
- Why
- To protest the low prices offered by private tea factories and demand government intervention.
Small Tea Growers
Tea Factories/Government
Fair Pricing
Small Tea Growers
Demand fair prices that reflect production costs and ensure profitability. The current prices offered are too low.
Tea Factories/Government
Not explicitly stated in the article, but the opposing view is likely that current market forces or production costs make it difficult to pay higher prices, or that they are complying with existing regulations.
- Protest Location
- Dibrugarh, Assam
- Protesting Group
- All Assam Small Tea Growers' Association (AASTGA)
- Date of Protest
- Monday, September 16th
- Main Demand
- Fair pricing for green tea leaves
- Accusations
- Government and Tea Board of India inaction
- Alleged Price
- Rs 12-14 per kg (far below recommended)
- Recommended Price
- Rs 26 per kg